Why does it happen?

When does a grudge become so severe that you have to take innocent lives and your own just to get even?

Monday's rampage in the quiet town of Nickel Mines near Lancaster leaves us wondering why would anyone think that shooting young school girls is the way to end your life.

Police report Charles Carl Roberts IV was acting out in revenge for something that happened 20 years ago. Reportedly he molested children and had dreams of doing it again. Instead, he killed four students, an aide and injured five other students before taking his own life.

We may never know why someone has to act out on innocent people. Mental illness is something most don't understand. Someone becomes so distraught that they feel death is the only answer.

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We urge our school districts to review their security measures to see what can be done to reduce the chance of violence. Unfortunately without armed guards at the doorways, it's almost impossible to stop an unstable man wielding a firearm.

We mourn for the families of the victims and community. It's a sad time for the country. We need to take time to reflect on our families and community in this time of loss.